I created this DIY Initial Craft For Kids as an indoor birthday party idea. Turned out to be a pretty decent Saturday afternoon arts ‘n crafts activity for my 5 year old boy. Using stuff you probably have in your art closet already, the lil’ ones in your life can also make this DIY Initial…
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7 Staycation Ideas and Tips
Planning on a staycation this March Break? Some may find a staycation daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are 7 Staycation Ideas and Tips (perhaps you can even try one a day) to make your family staycation a little easier. Note: The following giveaway is open to residents of Canada, excluding Quebec. Think of…
20 Travel Activities To Keep Kids Busy
These 20 Travel Activities To Keep Kids Busy are kid-tested (and parent approved) ways to bust boredom when your kids have to sit in one spot during travel. From airplanes to cars to buses kids can get restless being stuck in their seats so check out these ideas on keeping kids busy while you travel… 20…
Easy Homemade Crepes and Crepe Party Ideas
Yum…Easy Homemade Crepes and Crepe Party Ideas are one of our favourite break-the-dinner-routine meals. Turn it into a crepe party (or set up a crepe self-serve bar). This is my go to easy homemade crepes recipe… Confession: this recipe is hand written on a green post-it note (with no title or reference to what it…
Pear Ginger Upside Down Cake with Becel
WARNING: this post sharing a Pear Ginger Upside Down Cake with Becel recipe will make you hungry. Guest-worthy (yet so easy). And did you know – you can use Becel margarine 1:1 to replace butter in any recipe? True. Aside: I became an honest-to-goodness Becel convert with their BECEL ANYTHING GOES COOKIE DOUGH RECIPE – which is…
Mom Outfits – What To Wear
Mom Outfits – What To Wear…this can be a challenge n’est pas?! What to wear on a casual day out? on a plane? to lunch? on Mom’s date night? You will want to print this out and tape it to your closet door…. What to wear?…casual day out You can’t go wrong with boyfriend jeans, a…
Oatmeal Bites To Go
These Oatmeal Bites To Go can be made in 30 minutes and are an easy grab n’ go breakfast idea. I made a batch and they were devoured for breakfast and after-school snack. Kid-approved – you’ll want to make these… These Oatmeal Bites To Go have the texture of a very moist muffin though they are…
Indoor Birthday Party Ideas
Indoor Birthday Party Ideas are always handy for a winter at home party (or rainy day party or its-just-too-hot-out party). I’ve put together an Indoor Birthday Party Ideas list of easy and economical activities to keep kids busy during an indoor birthday party… Indoor Birthday Party Ideas Face painting – always a hit. What I did…
Applesauce Oatmeal Blender Muffins breakfast to go
Breakfast anyone? These Applesauce Oatmeal Blender Muffins breakfast to go are a perfect grab n’ go breakfast idea. They also work well for school (or office) snack. Nut Free and yummy…you should try these… Applesauce Oatmeal Blender Muffins breakfast to go! TIP: an ice cream scoop is the perfect tool to spoon muffin mixture into muffin pan! Applesauce…
Tips For Visiting Ottawa Ontario
These family-friendly Tips For Visiting Ottawa Ontario will help make your visit to Ottawa with kids a little easier (not that it’s all that hard really). There’s lots of family activities in Ottawa year round. And a little something for everyone no matter the budget big or small… Tips For Visiting Ottawa Ontario You want…
Winter Family Activities
It’s become the norm that when someone asks how you’re doing or how you’ve been the honest answer is always “busy.” These days, it seems as though you’re expected to be in five places at once and juggle the weight of the world – and there just simply aren’t enough hours in a day. Try…
Broccoli Casserole with Toasted Almonds
This Broccoli Casserole with Toasted Almonds is not only a great recipe to have on hand…it’s chocked full of calcium which is good for your bones (and helps to prevent osteoporosis). Add this Broccoli Casserole with Toasted Almonds recipe to your meal planner… Broccoli Casserole with Toasted Almonds Broccoli Casserole with Toasted Almonds Recipe Type: Casserole Author:…